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AT&T Faces $100 Million Fine for Slowing iPhone, Other Unlimited Data Users
2015-06-18 06:29:29| Telecom - Topix.net
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday announced plans to fine AT&T Mobility a record $100 million for violating Internet regulations by failing to disclose that the company had slowed the speeds of millions of customers who subscribed to its unlimited data plans. The mobile -phone giant generated billions of dollars from customers it knowingly misled, running afoul of a transparency regulation that required AT&T disclose accurate information so customers could make informed choices concerning their use of Internet services, according to an FCC official during a press call.
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